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SBSO Reminds Residents of Times for Legal Use of Fireworks

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
According to St. Bernard Parish Government ordinance, here are the times when fireworks can legally be used in the parish surrounding the New Year’s celebration:• FromDec.26through30,fireworks can legally be used from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m.• OnDec.31,theycanbeused from 9 a.m. until 2 a.m.• OnJan.
From left: Rep. Mike Bayham, Rep. Aimee Freeman, Archbishop James Checchio, Rep. Stephanie Berault, and Sen. Kirk Talbot.

From left: Rep. Mike Bayham, Rep. Aimee Freeman, Archbishop James Checchio, Rep. Stephanie Berault, and Sen. Kirk Talbot.

Rep. Bayham Welcomes New Orleans Archbishop at Installation

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
St. Bernard Parish State Representative Mike Bayham was invited to extend a welcome on behalf of Louisiana state government at the installation of the new Archbishop of New Orleans James Checchio on November 18th at St. Louis Cathedral.
Front Row from Left: Greydy Perez, Christina Crego, Sophia Mauricia Dos Anjos; Back Row: Carter Williams, Mason Newton, Jayce Smith, Xander Borden.

Front Row from Left: Greydy Perez, Christina Crego, Sophia Mauricia Dos Anjos; Back Row: Carter Williams, Mason Newton, Jayce Smith, Xander Borden.

Arlene Meraux Elementary Launches Student-Led “Adopt a Drain” Program Inspired by Mississippi River Delta Institute

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Arlene Meraux Elementary has launched a new, student-driven environmental initiative thanks to the leadership of third-grade teacher Christina Crego, who recently participated in the Mississippi River Delta Institute over the summer. The institute equipped Ms.
The Insurance Crisis

The Insurance Crisis

The Insurance Crisis

Ron Chapman
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Many Americans are suffering the ravages of inflation. Food costs, along with other expenses, are robbing families of their quality of life. Anger and frustration are building. The American dream is failing them.But the real problem is not the cost of food. Inflation here is about 1.3%.
Covid On The Rise Keep Your Guard Up!

Covid On The Rise Keep Your Guard Up!

Covid On The Rise Keep Your Guard Up!

Jim Brown
Thursday, December 18, 2025
There is good news and bad news about Covid. The Center for Disease Control, a federal agency, is reporting that Covid is on the rise in many states throughout America. The good news is that people who get the Covid booster are much less likely to get the disease.
Expect State Budget Surpluses

Expect State Budget Surpluses

Expect State Budget Surpluses

Garey Forster
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Following the law shouldn’t be such hard work and so divisive. If Biden and the Democrats want to change immigration, then they should introduce and pass legislation in Congress. But they are spineless and ruthless, so they just ignored the federal laws on the books.
BRAVO!

BRAVO!

BRAVO!

Barry Lemoine
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Today we celebrate the season with some big numbers. The first one is 800 - the number of wins William “Butch” Stockton, the longtime basketball coach at Chalmette High School has achieved.
THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams
Thursday, December 18, 2025
At this time of year it seems that the oven is always on baking something. So I decided to select a baking book from our collection at the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College as a book to spotlight.
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